Word details

繊細

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 繊細.

Dictionary

Entry

繊細んさいNoun~な Adj.Freq #4668
1

dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; slim

Examples
非常に繊細な問題だ。
It's a very delicate question.
2

sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

slender, fine, thin kimono

17 strokesFrequency 1,451JLPT N1Grade 8

On

セン

dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise

11 strokesFrequency 537JLPT N2Grade 2

On

サイ

Kun

ほそ.いほそ.るこま.かこま.かい

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